Month: November 2019
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French Hotels Protest ‘Outrageous’ Airbnb-Olympics Deal
French hotel owners assailed Airbnb on Wednesday over its new partnership with the International Olympic Committee, warning they would stop working on the planning for the Paris 2024 summer Games to protest against what they call an unfair competitor. French hotels have long accused home rental platform Airbnb of taking advantage of minimal oversight to…
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What makes Ross Murdoch Up&Go?
Swimming started as a passion in the lochs of Scotland and now takes Ross Murdoch around the globe. What makes you get Up and Go?
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“Sync or Swim” Ireland’s First Mixed Ability Synchronised Swim Team
Created by messer for messers, don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do what you want to do.
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Backstroke Body Position Swim Tip
Body position is the foundation for all swimming strokes. When correcting strokes, look at the body position because it affects all the other components of a stroke (legs, breathing, arms, and coordination). In order for a stroke to be efficient, the body must minimize the amount of drag (The water resistance that slows down your…
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Scottish Swimming #SeeMyAbility – Documentary LTS
#SeeMyAbility – The National Learn to Swim Framework is an inclusive programme that develops opportunities and provides a progressive pathway for children with a physical, sensory or learning impairment. Scottish Swimming support Learn to Swim Providers across Scotland to ensure inclusion of children with a disability in their mainstream programmes. Learn more at https://learntoswim.scot/see-my-ability/
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Chewing the Fat with 2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Kyle Chalmers
Bevo caught up to Chew the Fat with one of Australia’s best young swimmers who won gold as an 18 year old in the 100 metres freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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First Woman to Swim 22 Miles of San Francisco’s Shoreline Says the Strength Is All in Her Head
Maryam Sharifzadeh, the second person and first woman on record to swim the 22 miles of shoreline around San Francisco all in one shot, says the frigid water and rough surf are the ultimate test of mental fortitude.